syrinx

[ sir-ingks ]

noun,plural sy·rin·ges [suh-rin-jeez], /səˈrɪn dʒiz/, syr·inx·es.
  1. Ornithology. the vocal organ of birds, situated at or near the bifurcation of the trachea into the bronchi.

  2. (initial capital letter)Classical Mythology. a mountain nymph of Arcadia who was transformed, in order to protect her chastity from Pan, into the reed from which Pan then made the panpipe.

  1. a panpipe.

  2. a narrow corridor in an ancient Egyptian tomb.

Origin of syrinx

1
1600–10; (<Latin ) <Greek sŷrinx pipe, pipelike object

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British Dictionary definitions for syrinx (1 of 2)

syrinx

/ (ˈsɪrɪŋks) /


nounplural syringes (sɪˈrɪndʒiːz) or syrinxes
  1. the vocal organ of a bird, which is situated in the lower part of the trachea

  2. (in classical Greek music) a panpipe or set of panpipes

  1. anatomy another name for the Eustachian tube

Origin of syrinx

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C17: via Latin from Greek surinx pipe

Derived forms of syrinx

  • syringeal (sɪˈrɪndʒɪəl), adjective

British Dictionary definitions for Syrinx (2 of 2)

Syrinx

/ (ˈsɪrɪŋks) /


noun
  1. Greek myth a nymph who was changed into a reed to save her from the amorous pursuit of Pan. From this reed Pan then fashioned his musical pipes

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